Fort Riley CGMCG Mule Team
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911RX25QA004
- Agency
-
MICC Fort Hood
Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 112920 Horses and Other Equine Production
- PSC
- 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised For Food
- Place of performance
- Fort Riley, Kansas 66442, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is seeking to procure two Belgian Draft Crossed mules for the Fort Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard (CGMCG). The contract aims to replace the current mule team with two same-sex mare siblings, specifically sorrel-colored mules between 6-8 years old and no less than 16 hands in height. Key requirements include the mules' ability to drive a carriage as a paired team, respond to verbal commands, and back up, with mandatory current vaccinations and the ability to pass a DOD Veterinarian examination within 30 days of arrival. The solicitation is structured as a purchase order contract with the primary objective of supporting capability events such as Presidential Inaugurations, competitions, ceremonies, and parades while showcasing Fort Riley's historic cavalry tradition. The proposal deadline is set for December 23, 2024, with a delivery deadline of January 8, 2025.
The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting vendors registered under NAICS Code 562991 with a size standard of $9M. The place of performance is located in Junction City, Kansas, and the procurement is specifically focused on live animals for ceremonial and recruitment purposes. Vendors must provide mules that meet precise specifications, including being same-sex siblings with specific coloration and physical characteristics. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price arrangement, with the primary goal of supporting the Army's Soldier Readiness Program by maintaining a high-quality mounted color guard team. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract represents a targeted procurement for a very specific set of animals with detailed performance requirements.
Notice text
This is a new supply, purchase order contract to provide a replacement for the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard (CGMCG) mule team following the current team being recommended for retirement from the Fort Riley, Kansas Veterinarian team. CGMCG to procure 2x mules between 6-8 years old to be able to participate in capability events (Presidential Inauguration, Competitions, Ceremonies, Parades, etc) to allow more opportunities for recruitment under the Army’s Soldier Readiness Program and showcase Fort Riley’s historic calvary tradition across the Untied States.
The life-cycle replacement mule team is requested to be no younger than six years old and no older than eight years old. They should be same sex mare Belgian Draft Crossed mule siblings, sorrel in coloring. Mules should be no less than 16 hands in height and be able to proficiently drive a carriage as a paired team, controlled by verbal commands, with the ability to back up. All vaccinations should be up to date and mules must be able to pass a full veterinarian examination by DOD Veterinarian team within 30 days of arrival.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - W911RX25QA004.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specification Sheet 24-Q-A004.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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